Our Leadership
Jody Gilzene, Esq.
Founder & Senior Executive Officer
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Jody completed her first real estate investment in 2004 with the purchase of a duplex while attending law school. Since that early deal, she has steadily built her knowledge and expertise, balancing her primary profession as a business and regulatory attorney with leading and completing a variety of real estate investments in Texas.
A seasoned real estate investor, former DOJ federal prosecutor, U.S. Air Force JAG officer, and financial crimes counsel for the nation’s largest bank, Jody brings more than 20 years of legal, leadership, and investment experience. She now combines her real estate background with her legal acumen and strategic insight to lead our storage and warehouse facilities investment group, overseeing investment strategies and facility acquisitions with discipline and vision.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Cornell University
Master of Laws (LLM), Securities & Financial Regulation, Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor (JD), Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago
Certification
Real Estate Investing & Finance, Cornell University
Interesting Facts
Jody was an NCAA Division I basketball scholarship student-athlete throughout all four years of college.
Jody is a naturalized US citizen and first-generation immigrant, born in Jamaica.
In her free time, Jody enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, traveling, and learning new skills.
Jody's Social Media
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